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Legal Words and Phrases Trivia Quiz

Some of these terms or phrases are familiar - others are not. All information is from Black's Law Dictionary/7th Edition, 1999, West Law Group.

A multiple-choice quiz by conico. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
conico

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
284,774

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
778

Question 1 of 10

1. What does the legal term "A aver et tener" mean? Hint

To have and to hold.

To own or convey.

To make or break.

To relinquish or abandon.

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Question 2 of 10

2. What does the Latin term "Ab actis" mean? Hint

in context.

in relation to proceedings

in interest.

in title.

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Question 3 of 10

3. What does the Latin legal term "Ab agendo" mean? Hint

unable to act.

unable to inspect.

unable to listen.

unable to convict.

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which of these terms is for a great-great-great aunt in Latin and used in civil law? Hint

Abalina

Abamita

Abacina

Abavia

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Question 5 of 10

5. The Latin term "Abarnare" means which of these? Hint

to lead away by using force.

to release property.

to find out about a secret crime.

to sell an interest in.

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of these Latin terms means, "One who eliminates a nuisance"? Hint

abdititor

abator

abboter

abisher

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of these is the meaning of an "abditory" in legal terms? Hint

Place for judges.

Place for clerics.

Place for money or items.

Place for criminals.

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of these legal terms from Latin means "to publicly renounce"? Hint

Abjudge

Absend

Ablate

Abjure

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of these is the literal meaning of "Accedas ad curiam"? Hint

You are to go to the jail.

You are to go to the court.

You are to go to the church.

You are to go to the clerk.

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of these is an "accessory after the fact"? Hint

Someone who assists another to commit a crime but is not present during its commission.

Someone who knows that a crime has taken place and helps the perpetrator avoid arrest or punishment.

Someone who does not personally assist the perpetrator's attempt to avoid the consequences of the crime committed.

Someone who commits the crime themselves.

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What does the legal term "A aver et tener" mean?

Answer: To have and to hold.

From the French. This is the introduction language in a habendum clause. The clause is found in a deed.

2. What does the Latin term "Ab actis" mean?

Answer: in relation to proceedings

In Roman law, it meant a notary, or a court clerk.

3. What does the Latin legal term "Ab agendo" mean?

Answer: unable to act.

From the Latin. It means that one is unable to carry out a transaction or do business.

4. Which of these terms is for a great-great-great aunt in Latin and used in civil law?

Answer: Abamita

An abavia is a great-great-great grandmother.

5. The Latin term "Abarnare" means which of these?

Answer: to find out about a secret crime.

This is a verb from Latin law. It can also mean to bring to judgment.

6. Which of these Latin terms means, "One who eliminates a nuisance"?

Answer: abator

It is a noun. Historically, it was a person who intruded upon a decedent's real estate before the rightful heir had possession.

7. Which of these is the meaning of an "abditory" in legal terms?

Answer: Place for money or items.

This terms comes from Latin law. It is a noun, and usually refers to a box. That box or holder could also be called an abditorium.

8. Which of these legal terms from Latin means "to publicly renounce"?

Answer: Abjure

It is a verb. It can also mean to abstain from or avoid.

9. Which of these is the literal meaning of "Accedas ad curiam"?

Answer: You are to go to the court.

From the Latin. Historically, it was a writ removing an action from one court to another.

10. Which of these is an "accessory after the fact"?

Answer: Someone who knows that a crime has taken place and helps the perpetrator avoid arrest or punishment.

You can usually only be charged as an accessory if the crime is a felony. Also referred to simply as "accessory after". There are also "accessory before the fact", and "accessory at the fact", although accessory at the fact is now referred to as an "accomplice".

Source: Author conico

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